Denmark takes on NATO role
Denmark has assumed command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) for the next six months, one of four maritime task groups composed of ships from various allied countries. Spanish Navy Rear…
More€2m IT donation to Ukraine for cyber protection
Denmark and Luxembourg have provided networks and licences totalling DKK15m (€2m) to Ukraine through the IT Coalition fund to reinforce the country’s cybersecurity. The Ukrainian Defence Ministry said in a statement: “Thanks to…
MoreNordea could be hit with $1bn fine
The Nordic region’s biggest bank could be facing a potential DKK7bn ($1bn) fine over alleged failures to stop money laundering. Earlier this month the Special Crime Unit (NSK) indicted Nordea for ‘extensive violations…
MoreThe Week That Was, July 8th – 14th 2024:
Politics/Economy: As the government heads for the summer recess a ‘poll of polls’ by election analyst Kasper Møller Hansen of Copenhagen University showed the tripartite coalition has the support of no more than…
MorePM: ‘I would never allow Putin to take any part of my country’
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has again urged Europe to do more to help Ukraine. In an interview with British Sky News from the NATO summit in Washington DC, the PM said the military…
MoreDanish F-16s could attack targets in Russia
Ukraine should be allowed to use Western weapons, including Danish F-16 fighter jets, to attack legitimate military targets in Russia as long as it’s within international law, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said last…
MoreGovernment at lowest ebb ever
The government heads for a summer break at its lowest point ever. A ‘poll of polls’ by election analyst Kasper Møller Hansen of Copenhagen University, an average of recent national voting intention, shows…
MoreDenmark supports move to supply 1 million drones to Ukraine
The Defence Ministry has announced a ’significant contribution’ to the ‘Drone Coalition’ led by United Kingdom and Latvia aimed at delivering 1 million First Person View (FPV) attack drones to Ukraine. Minister of…
MoreNew Right targets gays, gender issues
‘If you’re tired of homos and gender equality join the New Right’ – the latest campaign message from the anti-migrant party that’s provoked a storm of criticism from both sides of the aisle….
MoreInflation slows down
Inflation slowed in June from a 9-month high the previous month. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show the consumer price index rose 1.8 percent year-over-year in June, slower than the 2.2 percent increase…
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